Reach for the skies at DFS

Training programmes at DFS

At DFS, we ensure safe air traffic, and you can make an important contribution to this by taking up a trainee/apprentice position with us. Alongside exciting practical on-the-job phases, you can expect a friendly and welcoming environment with personal support and the best future prospects.

In short, the best opportunities for your career. Not for nothing does DFS score so highly among school pupils in Germany on the trendence opinion poll of the 100 most popular employers. So regardless of which of our training professions you choose, rest assured that you are making the right decision.

Apprenticeships for operational specialists

Alongside air traffic controllers, there are also other specialists working at DFS to ensure safe air traffic. An school leaving certificate from some form of upper secondary school equivalent to the German Abitur/Fachabitur or a completed vocational qualification is normally required to qualify for these training programmes.

Your sky-high benefits

  • Assistance in finding accommodation

    Plus €400 housing allowance

  • 32 days holiday leave

    Plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off

  • Subsidised Deutschland-Ticket

    For an environmentally friendly commute

  • Gym

    At many sites

  • Barbecue area, table tennis, table football, pool table and football pitch

    At the Campus in Langen

  • LANGEN

    Good accessibility with public transport

    With dedicated S-Bahn commuter rail station

  • Company-sponsored sports club (Betriebs-sportverein)

    With numerous sports, including wakeboarding, dragon boating and football

  • Flexible shift system

    Early notification and shift swapping available

  • Childcare

    At many sites

  • Secure prospects

    For your entire professional life

  • Further training

    Large internal and external portfolio of courses

  • Modern tablet

    Own tablet to learn regardless of time & location

  • Regular paid multi-week recuperation cures

    So our operational staff can recharge

  • Instructors with practical experience

    To learn what really matters at work

  • Personalised support from the training team

    Known contact person for questions or problems

  • Joint events for all trainees/apprentices at DFS

    So everyone feels at home right from the start

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Become part of our close-knit team

The air traffic controller training programme starts several times a year. This means you can apply to us at any time. Ideally, you should apply 1 year before you want to start with the training. In most cases, if you are available earlier, you can start earlier.

Apply now!

Do you have questions on training at DFS?

Then, please get in touch with:

Applicant management team
+49 (0)6103 707-5155
lotsenausbildung@dfs.de
WhatsApp: +49 (0)162 254 1843

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